While we believe in the basic cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith such as:

• Inerrancy of Scripture.
• The virgin birth.
• The blood atonement.
• The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• The bodily, visible, second coming of Jesus Christ.

We hold these truths to be distinctives of Baptists and churches of like faith and order:

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I. THE DEITY AND LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST

Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God and the second part of the triune Godhead (Philippians 2:5-11).

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II. THE ABSOLUTE NECESSITY OF THE NEW BIRTH

The new birth (salvation) redeems a soul from hell, initiates a personal relationship with God, and precedes the indwelling spirit and God's provisions for His children (John 3:3,5,7)

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III. REGENERATED CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

A new birth experience is a prerequisite to church membership (Acts 2:47 ).

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IV. SALVATION BY FAITH ALONE

There is nothing an individual contributes to his salvation except to receive by faith the gift of salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9).

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V. PRIESTHOOD, EQUALITY AND COMPETENCY OF ALL BELIEVERS

Every child of God has direct access to God through prayer and is directly responsible to God for his actions (Revelation 1:5-6).

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VI. THE ETERNAL SECURITY OF ALL BELIEVERS

Once received, there is nothing that can rescind the gift of salvation (I Peter 1:5; Romans 8:28-39).

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VII. THE BIBLE: THE SOLE AUTHORITY FOR FAITH AND PRACTICE

The Bible is the complete, inerrant, infallible word of God (II Timothy 3:16 -17).

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VIII. AUTONOMY AND THEOCRACY OF THE LOCAL CHURCH

The head of the church is Christ and the local church is independent of any outside control (Matthew 18:15-17; Acts 13:1-3; Acts 15:1-35; I Corinthians 5:1-13; II Corinthians 8, 9).

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IX. BELIEVER'S BAPTISM BY IMMERSION ONLY

Baptism is an ordinance of the Church and is administered by immersion following a salvation experience. Baptism does not bring salvation but symbolizes the meaning of salvation (It is a picture of the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.) (Rom. 6:4)

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X. SYMBOLISM OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

The Lord's Supper is the second ordinance of the church. Its practice and elements symbolize the body and blood of Jesus Christ (I Corinthians 11:23 -26).

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XI. SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE

The state will not exercise any control over the church nor will the church assert any legislative control over government (Matthew 22:15 -22).

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XII. EVANGELISM OF THE WORLD THE SUPREME TASK OF THE CHURCH

It is the responsibility of every Christian and church to spread the gospel of Christ (Matthew 28:19-20).